BIOLOGY 2301 EXAM 1 - STUDY SET
CHAPTER, 1, 2, 3, 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Identify the structure located within the mediastinum - CORRECT ANSWER - pericardial
cavity
The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of a liver cell is to - CORRECT
ANSWER - cytology.
Cardiovascular function is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER - systemic physiology
The mediastinum - CORRECT ANSWER - separates the pleural cavities and includes the
pericardial cavity.
_____ serves as a worldwide official standard of anatomical vocabulary - CORRECT
ANSWER - Terminologia Anatomica
The study of the first two months of development is termed - CORRECT ANSWER -
embryology.
Visceral pericardium is located - CORRECT ANSWER - on the heart itself.
The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called - CORRECT ANSWER -
cytology.
The heart is ________ to the lungs - CORRECT ANSWER - medial
,What type of body membrane is found lining the internal cavities of the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER - serous
Using directional references for a person in anatomical position, how would you describe the
relationship of the hand compared to the elbow? To the groin? (Figure 1-5) - CORRECT
ANSWER - distal; lateral
Many medical terms are rooted in - CORRECT ANSWER - Greek or Latin
Identify the branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the
body and the physical relationship among body parts - CORRECT ANSWER - anatomy
Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils? - CORRECT ANSWER -
lymphatic
A person lying on the bed and gazing at the ceiling is in the ________ position - CORRECT
ANSWER - supine
When standing, moving toward the cranium is moving in __________ direction - CORRECT
ANSWER - a superior
An example of a sensor in a negative feedback loop that controls body temperature is
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER - a thermoreceptor
The trachea belongs to the __________ organ system. - CORRECT ANSWER -
respiratory
The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the -
CORRECT ANSWER - hypothalamus.
, Identify the branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms
perform their vital functions - CORRECT ANSWER - physiology
This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal - CORRECT
ANSWER - positive
The ________ is the membrane that covers the internal organs - CORRECT ANSWER -
visceral serosa
Which of the following regions corresponds to the buttocks? - CORRECT ANSWER -
gluteal
The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant. - CORRECT
ANSWER - right lower; left lower
Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the ________ system - CORRECT ANSWER -
integumentary
If you tell your instructor what your learning style preference is, he or she will likely modify the
instructional approach to accommodate your needs - CORRECT ANSWER - False
(Although some instructors are quite accommodating, or they try to teach to multiple learning
styles, they have many students with various learning styles and they are not likely to alter their
course much for you. Instead, you need to customize your own approach to studying.)
Which of the following is a particularly good technique for visual learners? - CORRECT
ANSWER - watching videos and animations
Which of the following is a particularly good study strategy for auditory learners? - CORRECT
ANSWER - listening to recorded lectures
CHAPTER, 1, 2, 3, 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Identify the structure located within the mediastinum - CORRECT ANSWER - pericardial
cavity
The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of a liver cell is to - CORRECT
ANSWER - cytology.
Cardiovascular function is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER - systemic physiology
The mediastinum - CORRECT ANSWER - separates the pleural cavities and includes the
pericardial cavity.
_____ serves as a worldwide official standard of anatomical vocabulary - CORRECT
ANSWER - Terminologia Anatomica
The study of the first two months of development is termed - CORRECT ANSWER -
embryology.
Visceral pericardium is located - CORRECT ANSWER - on the heart itself.
The analysis of the internal structure of individual cells is called - CORRECT ANSWER -
cytology.
The heart is ________ to the lungs - CORRECT ANSWER - medial
,What type of body membrane is found lining the internal cavities of the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER - serous
Using directional references for a person in anatomical position, how would you describe the
relationship of the hand compared to the elbow? To the groin? (Figure 1-5) - CORRECT
ANSWER - distal; lateral
Many medical terms are rooted in - CORRECT ANSWER - Greek or Latin
Identify the branch of biological science that studies the external and internal structure of the
body and the physical relationship among body parts - CORRECT ANSWER - anatomy
Which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils? - CORRECT ANSWER -
lymphatic
A person lying on the bed and gazing at the ceiling is in the ________ position - CORRECT
ANSWER - supine
When standing, moving toward the cranium is moving in __________ direction - CORRECT
ANSWER - a superior
An example of a sensor in a negative feedback loop that controls body temperature is
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER - a thermoreceptor
The trachea belongs to the __________ organ system. - CORRECT ANSWER -
respiratory
The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the -
CORRECT ANSWER - hypothalamus.
, Identify the branch of biological science that deals with the study of how living organisms
perform their vital functions - CORRECT ANSWER - physiology
This type of feedback exaggerates the effects of variations from normal - CORRECT
ANSWER - positive
The ________ is the membrane that covers the internal organs - CORRECT ANSWER -
visceral serosa
Which of the following regions corresponds to the buttocks? - CORRECT ANSWER -
gluteal
The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant. - CORRECT
ANSWER - right lower; left lower
Skin, hair, and nails are associated with the ________ system - CORRECT ANSWER -
integumentary
If you tell your instructor what your learning style preference is, he or she will likely modify the
instructional approach to accommodate your needs - CORRECT ANSWER - False
(Although some instructors are quite accommodating, or they try to teach to multiple learning
styles, they have many students with various learning styles and they are not likely to alter their
course much for you. Instead, you need to customize your own approach to studying.)
Which of the following is a particularly good technique for visual learners? - CORRECT
ANSWER - watching videos and animations
Which of the following is a particularly good study strategy for auditory learners? - CORRECT
ANSWER - listening to recorded lectures
